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Bullying remains a serious issue for students and their families, and efforts to reduce bullying concern policy makers, administrators, and educators. According to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, “As schools become safer, students are better able to thrive academically … Continued

Cross-posted from Medium . Whether it is using quick warm-ups like Game of Phones or highly immersive experiences with Mario Kart and Minecraft, digital games can be powerful motivators for learning. It is with this in mind that we are eager … Continued

Tool provided completion numbers for over 25,000 high schools across the country in 2014. Online toolkit provides resources for educators to boost completion rates, apply for aid and more. In March 2012, the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid … Continued

This blog post originally appeared on Homeroom Blog , the Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Education. Students at Jones Elementary School in Springdale, Arkansas face many potential obstacles to learning, including poverty, hunger, and trouble speaking and reading English. Eight … Continued

Games and play are a central part of childhood and can stimulate creativity and learning. As technology grows as a tool for teachers, one question has been: what role might educational video games play in the classroom? Today, increasing numbers … Continued